St John Roman Catholic Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 13 March 2023

Pupils enjoy attending school, where staff know the pupils well. Pupils benefit from positive relationships with staff. Pupils are attentive in class and listen to instructions given to them. They speak enthusiastically about the support their teachers give them. Pupils behave well. They are happy and safe at school. Pupils understand the high expectations staff have for their behaviour. They are well supported to manage how they behave. For example, pupils talk maturely about 'zones of regulation' which is all part of the support they receive. As a result, pupils know the difference between right and wrong and understand the consequences of the choices they make. Bullying is rare. If it happens, pupils know adults will deal with it promptly. There are strategies in place to ensure that pupils are able to share any concerns. They speak of how the school has a 'worry monster' in the classrooms who works with their teacher and helps take away their concerns. This helps make pupils feel safe. Pupils speak enthusiastically about clubs and trips. These experiences enhance what the pupils learn in the classroom and give pupils the opportunity to use what they know in more depth.

What the school should improve

• Leaders' recent review of the curriculum has ensured that English and mathematics are being taught effectively. However, in a few areas of the curriculum, teachers are still building the knowledge they need to implement it effectively. This means, in a few cases, adaptations are not made well enough to ensure pupils learn what they need to in order to know and remember more. Leaders should continue to check staff's subject knowledge is secure in all areas of the curriculum so pupils achieve equally well in all subjects.

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